Self-insurers will pay for hospital inpatient services using percent of allowed charges (POAC) factors, according to the following table:
Hospital Type or Location | Do percent of allowed charges (POAC) payment methods apply to hospital inpatient services? |
Military, Veteran's Administration, Health Maintenance Organizations, State Psychiatric Facilities, Children's Hospitals | Yes, paid 100% of allowed charges |
All other Washington hospitals | Yes, paid the hospital specific POAC factor |
Wash. Admin. Code § 296-23A-0210
Statutory Authority: RCW 51.04.020, 51.04.030, 51.36.080. 00-06-027, § 296-23A-0210, filed 2/24/00, effective 3/26/00; 97-06-066, § 296-23A-0210, filed 2/28/97, effective 4/1/97.